Job Description:

Logistics done differently.

At XPO Logistics, we are looking for people who can effectively identify strategies to help people and systems work smarter. As the Manager, Business Intelligence, you will be responsible for developing the BI strategy while designing and building analytics-based tools which are technically sophisticated yet easy to understand and use. Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join us in this critical role and position both yourself and XPO for long-term success.

 

Pay, benefits and more.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

 

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Develop solutions that leverage and expand upon the company Business Intelligence (BI) platform


• Drive the strategic and tactical design and deployment of BI processes and procedures supporting XPO’s vision


• Ensure the use of BI applications enhance the business decision-making process and capabilities


• Design an effective strategy for deployment of solutions and information utilizing the best industry BI tools


• Create a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement that drives cross-functional engagement within the operational and centralized planning and analytics areas


• Engage with stakeholders across the organization to align priorities, build and execute development plans and communicate solution design trade-offs and recommendations


• Define and enforce standards to sustain the platform’s effectiveness; experiment with and promote adoption of new tools and approaches when appropriate


• Mentor and train analytical resources in best practices; simplify and communicate success stories to broader audiences across the company

What you need to succeed at XPO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent related work or military experience


• 5 years of experience in business intelligence and data analytics, delivering business solutions that rely on effective availability, usability and understandability of data and analytical workflows


• Experience with data modeling and integration (ETL) designs and approaches

It’d be great if you also have:

• MBA or master’s degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or related field


• Certified Business Intelligence Professional from Transforming Data with Intelligence (TDWI) and R/Python certifications


• 3 + years’ experience delivering BI and data analytics solutions that involve statistical modeling or machine learning and the use of associated R/Python libraries and tooling, which emphasize effective design and usability for end users


• Knowledge of machine learning, such as k-nearest neighbors, Random Forests, ensemble methods and their corresponding implementation packages in R (Caret, RWeka, etc.) and Python (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras, NLTK, etc.) 


• Understanding of data warehouse concepts such as: patterns for time variance and generic versus explicit data structures; standards-based approaches for object names and data types; using logical data models to document and explain business objectives


• Experience taking care of both structured and unstructured data using Hadoop or similar technologies to recognize patterns and generate insights


• Understanding of best practices and principles in SQL, query design, data validation/automation and analytic functions


• Understanding of differences between various database architectures, such as Netezza, Oracle, Postgres, Teradata, DB2, SQL Server and/or Access

Be part of something big.

 

XPO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.

 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

 

XPO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with XPO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.

 

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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